Posts tagged: button
Make your own doodled buttons!
By swelldesigner
So, if you've been seeing my little headbands, you will notice that I had some cute little striped buttons on there. I wish I could find buttons that cute, but in actuality, I had to make my own.
I would offer you a really great tutorial, but there's nothing to it! You simply doodle on buttons with permanent markers. Easy.as.pie.
Now I don't recommend you buying expensive buttons (and if you do, draw at your own risk). I've messed several buttons » READ MORE
How To Make a Button Pillow
By ModHomeEcTeacher
When a certain big Swedish apparel retailer decided to offer a home collection including a hand drawn looking button pillow, it started my wheels turning. It looked completely DIY-able and the collection isn't available in the United States so, what the heck. Here is a step-by-step » READ MORE
How to Make Your Own Button Loops
By DIY Maven
Maybe you've covered store-bought buttons; maybe you've even made your own buttons, but have you ever made your own button loops?
How to Make a Button Necklace
By threadbangerThese little buttons always seem to collect from events, gifts, political races, concerts, and such. Do you ever do anything with them besides let them sit around the house? Put them to use! Here, Threabanger forum member Mama Sass shows us how to take the buttons and turn them into a far-out necklace. Thanks so much to Mama Sass for teaching us how to do this, and to Making Stuff: An Alternative Craft Book. For more information, check out » READ MORE
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By minnoneDIY Coin Buttons
By ChrisjobI was cruising around a local rock and roll boutique, and I found a set of buttons made from pennies: $1.99 for 3. Cool, I thought, but a penny should cost 1¢, not 67. A DIY project for sure.
Supplies:
Handful of coins
Small bowl
White vinegar
Salt
Pencil
Electric drill or drill press
1/16” drill bit
Scrap hard wood
Small clamps (optional)
Needle and thread
1. Grab a handful of coin » READ MORE
How to Sew a Button On the Right Way
By threadbangerSewing a button back on isn't as straightforward as you think. For anyone who ever wondered how to properly sew a button on, wonder no more. Watch the entire episode at ThreadBanger.com